Studies have shown that which factor(s) is (are) the primary determinant of an individual's resting energy expenditure (RMR)?
A)The amount of lean body mass
B)The amount of adipose tissue
C)A person's age, gender, and health status
D)The individual's body weight

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The lean body mass, or fat-free mass, accounts for about 80% of the variance in RMR.Although the body weight and composition are affected by a person's age, gender, and health status, the amount of metabolically active tissue that exists within the overall lean body mass contributes to the overall metabolic rate.

Studies Have Shown That Which Factor(s) Is (Are) the Primary